i agree, and this is a very interesting topic. The basic question is if one wants to treat music as a sport or a way of expressing their fantasie, personality, emotions etc. i find that the pieces one has to play in university are technicaly so demanding that the focus shifts to mere execution, leaving little to no room for actual expression. Sadly most players can't understand what beauty lies in those pieces and the joy it brings to play around with them.
Dear Felix, your thoughts are spot on! It is always a pleasure to read from fellow musicians that play for the heart and not for the sport. This is exactly what drived me to develop the artistic mentoring program for guitarists. To be very honest, this is the most rewarding pedagogic experience I had in more that 40 years of career. I love the synergy with my students that goes beyond any technical burdens and is fully focused on the emotion. Where did you study guitar? This video is part of my ongoing serie "the classical guitar favorites". Feel free to check out the other recordings in the playlist below. ua-cam.com/play/PLSW2eBJZN6bYuo5a_PqUnFmW1YUZwBajY.html A new interview is coming this week. stay tuned. Liebe Grüße au Köln. Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske thank you, i followed your playing for years now, i can even remember watching and discussing the "gourmet guitar" videos in pedagogy class. I studied in detmold, they didn't accept me in köln back in 2010, but it's all good, i learned alot. Looking forward to more of your videos. All the best
Dear Felix, when it comes to essence of art we have to offer a very personal and deep statement. It is not a question of correct or imperfect but of truth, authenticity and spirit. In that sense we have to watch out that we don’t miss the final goal. So what is your reality after Detmold? I am looking forward to know more. If you prefer German, let’s do so! All the best from old Cologne best Wulfin
I am so thankful that I have found your corner of youtube. You provide a treasure of information here. It is much appreciated by me here in the UK. This particular piece is just gorgeous and was the first “serious” piece my teacher presented me with. I play from both the Segovia edition and the Chanterelle. One thing my teacher told me that is essential is emphasising the melodic line over the inner voices. I have a CD of Sor music by a VERY eminent guitarist (who I won’t name) who plays every note with the same emphasis and volume. I normally love his playing but his rendition is mechanical and emotionless.
Hi again, Matthew! Sor, Tárrega and. Villa-Lobos is essential for any classical guitar player. Here again the shorter pieces are preferable to get along in time. Aiming for musical expression is the greater challenge than physical difficulties. Sor good for style and basic musical logic and intelligence, Tárrega for romantic color and emotion, and HVL to develop virtuosity, swing and power. Best Wulfin
As I said on the other video: Fernando Sor, to me, is like the test case for mastery of sound quality _("Klang")_ : if you can play Fernando Sor in such a way as not to be boring, you are a musician.
Dear Soteriologist, thank you very much for your comment. I fully agree with you, The Study in B Minor Opus 35 nr 22 is without a doubt a masterpiece. Due to its technical accessibility, we tend to disregard it, but as a matter of fact, Sor is a blessing to classical guitarists. This composition is technically so simple that we have a unique opportunity to give all our energy and heart to ta personal interpretation. Cheers from Cologne. Wulfin.
Dear Wou, thank you very much for your comment. I am happy you could benefit from my advice. Starting an instrument alone is always a big challenge, I hope you enjoy the journey and let me know how you are progressing. Greets from Cologne, Germany. Wulfin
Hello Demejiuk, that is right, next Thursday the classical guitar favorites continues with a brand new release. Thank you very much for your feedback, I am glad you appreciate the concept. There are even more music and interviews videos to come in May 2022 June 2022 and beyond. Stay tuned and have a great sunday. Cheers from Cologne. Wulfin
Thanks Demejiuk, yes we miss beauty for impressing with technical perfection. So, what about you? Where are you based and what is your guitar connection? Best Wulfin from Cologne
@@WulfinLieske I'm based in Barcelona. After playing guitar for ten year I'm not satisfied with my progress as a self taught jazz player. 5 weeks ago I decided to learn to sight read once and for all. I had already learnt three Tarrega pieces years ago from copying standard notation to tab. Now I'm learning the studies of Fernando Sor and sight reading easy pretty pieces. It feels a bit surreal sometimes actually playing from the sheet and others I'm brought back down to earth by unfamiliar rhythms or key signatures but I'm super motivated to learn to read this beautiful music. I think guitarists in general we don't appreciate these old masters Aguado, Sor, Carulli, Carcassi, Giuliani and co. Even though I'm a beginner I think it's a big mistake
Dear Demejiuk, the original classics such as Sor are a MUST for everybody. It is the perfect blend of musical challenge and technical awareness. That's the base for all progress. I have a nice piece of guitar music for you which will match your interest for sure . If you are curious send me your email and I sent you a free copy! Best Wulfin
Thank you Ian. I am glad you liked the first interview in the classical favorites serie. The next interview will be released on April 21st 2022. Stay tuned. Cheers. Wulfin
i agree, and this is a very interesting topic. The basic question is if one wants to treat music as a sport or a way of expressing their fantasie, personality, emotions etc. i find that the pieces one has to play in university are technicaly so demanding that the focus shifts to mere execution, leaving little to no room for actual expression. Sadly most players can't understand what beauty lies in those pieces and the joy it brings to play around with them.
Dear Felix, your thoughts are spot on!
It is always a pleasure to read from fellow musicians that play for the heart and not for the sport. This is exactly what drived me to develop the artistic mentoring program for guitarists. To be very honest, this is the most rewarding pedagogic experience I had in more that 40 years of career. I love the synergy with my students that goes beyond any technical burdens and is fully focused on the emotion.
Where did you study guitar?
This video is part of my ongoing serie "the classical guitar favorites". Feel free to check out the other recordings in the playlist below.
ua-cam.com/play/PLSW2eBJZN6bYuo5a_PqUnFmW1YUZwBajY.html
A new interview is coming this week. stay tuned. Liebe Grüße au Köln.
Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske thank you, i followed your playing for years now, i can even remember watching and discussing the "gourmet guitar" videos in pedagogy class. I studied in detmold, they didn't accept me in köln back in 2010, but it's all good, i learned alot. Looking forward to more of your videos. All the best
Dear Felix, when it comes to essence of art we have to offer a very personal and deep statement. It is not a question of correct or imperfect but of truth, authenticity and spirit. In that sense we have to watch out that we don’t miss the final goal. So what is your reality after Detmold? I am looking forward to know more. If you prefer German, let’s do so! All the best from old Cologne best Wulfin
I am so thankful that I have found your corner of youtube. You provide a treasure of information here. It is much appreciated by me here in the UK. This particular piece is just gorgeous and was the first “serious” piece my teacher presented me with. I play from both the Segovia edition and the Chanterelle. One thing my teacher told me that is essential is emphasising the melodic line over the inner voices. I have a CD of Sor music by a VERY eminent guitarist (who I won’t name) who plays every note with the same emphasis and volume. I normally love his playing but his rendition is mechanical and emotionless.
Hi again, Matthew! Sor, Tárrega and. Villa-Lobos is essential for any classical guitar player. Here again the shorter pieces are preferable to get along in time. Aiming for musical expression is the greater challenge than physical difficulties. Sor good for style and basic musical logic and intelligence, Tárrega for romantic color and emotion, and HVL to develop virtuosity, swing and power. Best Wulfin
As I said on the other video: Fernando Sor, to me, is like the test case for mastery of sound quality _("Klang")_ : if you can play Fernando Sor in such a way as not to be boring, you are a musician.
Dear Soteriologist, thank you very much for your comment. I fully agree with you, The Study in B Minor Opus 35 nr 22 is without a doubt a masterpiece. Due to its technical accessibility, we tend to disregard it, but as a matter of fact, Sor is a blessing to classical guitarists. This composition is technically so simple that we have a unique opportunity to give all our energy and heart to ta personal interpretation. Cheers from Cologne. Wulfin.
Woww! Very useful advise #Emotion & Brain, fingers follow your brain" 👍
Many thanks, from self taught beginner🙏
Dear Wou,
thank you very much for your comment. I am happy you could benefit from my advice. Starting an instrument alone is always a big challenge, I hope you enjoy the journey and let me know how you are progressing. Greets from Cologne, Germany. Wulfin
Merci pour ces conseils et bravo pour la qualité sonore et vidéo 👏👏👏
Bonsoir Christoph, merci pour votre message, je transmettrai á mon videographe Néné Photographie. Salutations outre Rhin. Wulfin.
I see you have another video premiering soon. Are there any more videos in this series? I really like the concept.
Hello Demejiuk, that is right, next Thursday the classical guitar favorites continues with a brand new release. Thank you very much for your feedback, I am glad you appreciate the concept. There are even more music and interviews videos to come in May 2022 June 2022 and beyond. Stay tuned and have a great sunday. Cheers from Cologne. Wulfin
What you said about guitarists favouring difficult pieces and then "excuse the errors" was hilarious.
Thanks Demejiuk, yes we miss beauty for impressing with technical perfection. So, what about you? Where are you based and what is your guitar connection? Best Wulfin from Cologne
@@WulfinLieske I'm based in Barcelona. After playing guitar for ten year I'm not satisfied with my progress as a self taught jazz player. 5 weeks ago I decided to learn to sight read once and for all. I had already learnt three Tarrega pieces years ago from copying standard notation to tab. Now I'm learning the studies of Fernando Sor and sight reading easy pretty pieces. It feels a bit surreal sometimes actually playing from the sheet and others I'm brought back down to earth by unfamiliar rhythms or key signatures but I'm super motivated to learn to read this beautiful music.
I think guitarists in general we don't appreciate these old masters Aguado, Sor, Carulli, Carcassi, Giuliani and co. Even though I'm a beginner I think it's a big mistake
Dear Demejiuk, the original classics such as Sor are a MUST for everybody. It is the perfect blend of musical challenge and technical awareness. That's the base for all progress. I have a nice piece of guitar music for you which will match your interest for sure
. If you are curious send me your email and I sent you a free copy! Best Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske I emailed you maestro.
Sorry for asking: did you receive the score? Best Wulfin
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Thank you Ian. I am glad you liked the first interview in the classical favorites serie. The next interview will be released on April 21st 2022. Stay tuned. Cheers. Wulfin
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Thank you Arshia. Cheers. Wulfin